Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. Barbara Pleasant has written about organic gardening and self-sufficient living for more than 30 years. Her books include Starter Vegetable Gardens, The Complete Compost Gardening Guide, The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual, The Gardener's Bug Book, The Gardener's Weed Book, and The Gardener's Guide to Plant Diseases. Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today. Why Weeds? Weed Seeds and Self-Propagation The Weed Seed Bank Solar-Powered Weeds Underground Weeds The Secrets of Weed Survival The Weedy Advantage: Crop Mimicry Masquerading Weeds Weed-to-Plant Warfare Fighting the War Against Weeds Cover Crops Cover Crops and Wide-Row Planting Smother Crops Mulches Hands-On Weeding About Herbicides Weed Disposal Beware of Cultivating Invasive Plants Ten Tips for Managing Your Weeds The Brighter Side of Weeds Index of Weed Illustrations
